HOUSTON -- Some performing arts is a recreation of a classic while others are just for a good time but Shen Yun Performing Arts is on a mission every time it gets on stage.
"I think the mission is fantastic because I think there are so many Chinese Americans and Chinese folks around the world from Chinese descent that don't get to see this every day. And I think it's meaningful for them to bring back this tradition so that everybody has a chance to see it," said Mr. Rostohar, a CKO at NASA.
Shen Yun is based in New York, and its mission is to revive 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. Although Shen Yun is helping the world understand more about China, Shen Yun is unable to perform in China.
"It's very sad that the Chinese people don't get to see this performance, but I think it's great for the rest of us to be able to see and understand the true meaning," said Mr. Rostohar's wife, Carol.
"I think it's good for all different types of cultures to understand where they come from, what it means to other cultures, and how we can intertwine and get along together," said Mr. Rostohar.
"Moral elevation -- peaceful interaction is important, but there's nothing that can't be done with love. Without love, the world ends," he said.
"I agree 100 percent. I think we all need to build a path forward of togetherness and kindness," added Mrs. Rostohar.
"I think some folks that don't get the respect that they deserve was the orchestra. The music was fantastic ... They're down in the pit, but they keep the whole thing going," he said.
"I think that was really interesting, especially when the lady played the two-stringed instrument," said Mr. Rostohar.
"Amazing, and you wouldn't expect that from a two-string instrument," added Mrs. Rostohar.
Shen Yun's dancers are trained in classical Chinese dance, one of the most comprehensive dance systems in the world.
"I would say incredible artistry, incredible athleticism, and I can't imagine all the hard work that these folks put in to make this happen," said Mr. Rostohar.
"It's absolutely beautiful, and it was very well done, and the whole meaning of it for everyone, I think, is a great takeaway," said Mrs. Rostohar.